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Source Size = 3776 x 2927
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Source Size = 3776 x 2927
IMAGE ACCOMPANYING " THE LAW AND THE LADY: A Novel" BY WILKIE COLLINS, CHAPTER XXIV, MISERRIMUS DEXTER, FIRST VIEW; " The instant she pronounced those last words, " Eustace Macallans second wife, " the man in the chair sprang out of it with a shrill cry of horror, as if she had shot him. For one moment we saw a head and body in the air, absolutely deprived of the lower limbs. The moment after, the terrible creature touched the floor as lightly as a monkey on his hands."
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Media ID 12971887
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1874 Engraving Lady Outlook Parama Prospect Vista Wilkie Collins Words Dexter Instant
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from the novel "The Law and the Lady" by Wilkie Collins, specifically Chapter XXIV titled "Miserrimus Dexter, First View". The image depicts a dramatic moment when a woman utters the words "Eustace Macallan's second wife" causing an intense reaction from a man seated in a chair. Startled and horrified, he springs out of his seat with a piercing cry that echoes through the room. In this split-second snapshot, we witness an astonishing sight as the man is suspended mid-air, severed below his waist. His head and upper body float above ground while his lower limbs are nowhere to be seen. The next instant reveals him landing gracefully on all fours like an agile monkey. Engraved in 1874 using illustrative techniques of that era, this vintage print exudes Victorian charm and artistic finesse. Its retro-styled composition transports us back in time to experience this thrilling literary moment firsthand. The engraving showcases not only historical significance but also highlights the cultural impact of Wilkie Collins' work during that period. It serves as both an intriguing visual representation of Miserrimus Dexter's character and an invitation for readers to delve into the enthralling world created by Collins. This remarkable piece from Liszt Collection offers viewers an outlook into another time – where law meets mystery, ladies hold secrets, and characters come alive through vivid storytelling.
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